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Portland sits at the junction of two great rivers, ringed by vast forests and ancient volcanoes - perfect for last-minute forays back to the land. Locals are proud of their vibrant downtown, its myriad eateries and blearied drinkeries and the unique stamp of its architecture, both antique and shiny new. The city acts as a magnet for young-at-heart go-getter types, coffee shops double as boardrooms and, everybody is outdoors on the weekend. Perennially near the top of the USA's most livable cities list, Portland's known across the country for its relaxed pace of life and its love of the environment.